Cherry Picker/Forklift Operator – Elevate Inventory

Surestaff, LLC; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Electronic weekly pay

Employee advocacy & personalized job支持

Job summary

Surestaff is seeking Forklift Operators in Elgin, IL to safely operate elevated order-picking equipment (Cherry Picker/Stand-Up Reach Truck) for selecting, staging, and loading packaging, shipping, and industrial supplies.

This temp-to-hire role offers competitive pay and a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Shifts include 6am-2:30pm, 8:30am-5pm, and 9:30pm-6am with corresponding hourly rates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience operating an electric Cherry Picker / Order Picker in a warehouse environment.
• OSHA Forklift/Cherry Picker certification preferred.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly throughout the shift.
• Previous experience using handheld RF scanners and basic WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a Cherry Picker (Order Picker) at elevated heights to pick cases and full pallets of inventory.
• Accurately pick orders using RF scanners, pick tickets, or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Conduct cycle counts, stock replenishment, and put-away tasks while maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Assist with staging, pallet wrapping, loading, and unloading shipments as needed.
• Perform daily pre-shift inspections on equipment; adhere to all OSHA guidelines, harness/harness-tether protocols, and facility safety procedures.

Skills

RF scanners

Cherry Picker operation

OSHA certification (preferred)

Lift 50 lbs

Education

OSHA Forklift/Cherry Picker certification (preferred)

Tools

WMS

RF Scanners

Job description

Surestaff is seeking Forklift Operators in Elgin, IL to safely operate elevated order-picking equipment (Cherry Picker/Stand-Up Reach Truck) for selecting, staging, and loading packaging, shipping, and industrial supplies.

This temp-to-hire role offers competitive pay and a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Shifts include 6am-2:30pm, 8:30am-5pm, and 9:30pm-6am with corresponding hourly rates.